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Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome

Poliovirus is very contagious. Get the facts on polio and post-polio syndrome. Take precautions when travelling and learn about the polio vaccine.

Infectious DiseaseNervousMusculoskeletal

Educational information only. This explains health information to discuss with a qualified clinician; it is not a diagnosis, prescription, or treatment. Medical Information & Safety.

Definition

Poliovirus is very contagious. Get the facts on polio and post-polio syndrome. Take precautions when travelling and learn about the polio vaccine.

Concept record

Canonical title
Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
Alphabetical key
P
Category
Infectious Disease
Content type
Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Infantile paralysis, Poliomyelitis, PPS
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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